Encyclopedia of Nonlinear Science

The first major reference in this growing interdisciplinary field

Alwyn Scott, Editor

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The Encyclopedia of Nonlinear Science provides complete coverage at the introductory level of the field of nonlinear science, from intuitive descriptions to mathematical concepts over a wide range of subject matters.

Comprised of 439 essays arranged alphabetically in one large volume, this Encyclopedia covers subjects such as chaos and turbulence in addition to the formation (emergence) and dynamics of coherent structure (solitons, nerve impulses, shock waves, tornados, and so on). Entries describe basic phenomena that arise in mathematics; theoretical and applied physics; chemistry; physical chemistry; electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering; atmospheric and earth sciences; biology; economics; and neuroscience; among several others. Some of the entries are theoretical in nature, while others present phenomena in intuitive terms, but all are introductory, leading the reader toward further insights in the are of interest.

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students and researchers as well as established nonlinear scientists interested in applying methods outside of their own specialized areas, this is the definitive reference to all aspects of nonlinear science.

A one stop resource for students and researchers from a wide range of disciplines
439 authoritative entries written by an international team of leading specialists
Extensive cross-references guiding the reader to related topics
Over 550 b/w and color line diagrams and photos
Authoritative and up-to-date bibliographies as well as suggestions for further reading
International advisory board

Presently an Emeritus Professor at the Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona, Alwyn Scott has devoted his professional life to the study of nonlinear dynamics, both theoretically and in a wide variety of physical, chemical, biological, and neural systems. In 1979 he became a founding editor of Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, and he was the Founding Director of the Center for Nonlinear Studies at the Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1981 to 1985, where he strongly encouraged applications of nonlinear science to biological problems at all levels, from biochemistry to neuroscience. At the University of Arizona, Scott is a Member of both the Program in Applied Mathematics and the Neuroscience Program. His recent books include Neuroscience: A Mathematical Primer (2002) and the second edition of Nonlinear Science: Emergence and Dynamics of Coherent Structures (2003).

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